Temple Lift (Brow Lift) Surgery

The brows play a significant role in expressing your mood and can often be the first areas to show signs of aging. The brows can descend over time, losing their natural, youthful arch and potentially contributing to a tired or heavy appearance around the eyes. At Maia Plastic Surgery, located in Tysons Corner, VA, we offer the Temple Lift, also known as a Brow Lift, to specifically contour and reposition the brows to a more youthful and natural position. This procedure, sometimes referred to as a lateral brow lift, focuses on elevating the outer corners of the brows and the temples for a refreshed and more aesthetically pleasing appearance.

Concentrating, squinting, or expressing anger can create lasting impressions around the brow area. As skin loses elasticity with age, the eyebrows can droop, impacting the appearance of the eyes and overall facial harmony. A Temple Lift is designed to address this by gently lifting and reshaping the brows, particularly the outer aspects, to restore a more youthful and natural arch. This brow repositioning procedure aims to create a more awake, refreshed, and harmonious balance to your upper face.

Why a Brow Lift is Often Recommended with a Facelift

When considering facial rejuvenation, many patients focus on the mid and lower face. However, the upper face, including the brows and forehead, plays a crucial role in overall facial harmony. As the skin is lifted during a facelift procedure, the surrounding tissues also experience a change in tension. Without addressing the forehead and brows, the lifted facial skin can sometimes create an imbalance.

Imagine lifting the skin of the cheeks and jawline – this upward movement needs to be accommodated by the skin above. If the brows are already in a lower position or the forehead skin is lax, the newly tightened facial skin can sometimes lead to skin bunching or a feeling of tightness around the brow area. This can result in an unnatural or surprised appearance, and it may not achieve the comprehensive rejuvenation the patient desires.

By including a Temple Lift (Brow Lift) with a facelift, Dr. Maia can ensure a smoother, more natural transition between the upper and lower face. Lifting and contouring the brows allows the entire face to be harmoniously rejuvenated, preventing the potential for unwanted skin bunching and creating a more balanced and youthful outcome. Whether a brow lift is recommended in conjunction with your facelift will be discussed in detail during your personal consultation after a thorough discussion of your aesthetic goals and a comprehensive facial analysis of your unique facial anatomy.

Temple Lift Procedure

To address the descent of the outer brows and achieve a more youthful brow contour, Dr. Maia performs the Temple Lift with small incisions strategically placed within the hairline. These discreet incisions allow access to the underlying tissues of the brow and temple area. Through these incisions, Dr. Maia can gently lift and reposition the brow tissues, specifically focusing on elevating the lateral brow to create a more natural and aesthetically pleasing arch. The underlying tissue and skin of the brow and temple area are tightened to support this new, more youthful brow position. Placing the incisions within the hairline helps to minimize the visibility of any potential scarring.

If you are noticing a flattening or descent of your eyebrows (especially the outer corners), or a tired appearance to your upper eyelids due to brow heaviness, a Temple Lift (Brow Lift) may be the ideal solution to restore a more youthful brow contour. Contact us at Maia Plastic Surgery to schedule a personalized consultation with Dr. Maia at our clinic in the Washington, DC, metro area and learn more about how a temple lift can refresh your appearance.